Help me with my hardscape

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axelrod12

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I'm having a particularly hard time settling on some hardscape positioning for this tank. Tank is a 20L, low light, low tech, which is going to be set up specifically for shrimp breeding purposes. I'm just gonna throw some pictures up and I'm looking for any and all recommendations. Wood and rock, both pieces of wood, one piece of wood, whatever you think would look good. I do particularly like the rock and would like to incorporate it somehow but I am torn.

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EdaxFlamma

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One thing that eluded me when I was putting together hardscape pieces originally is stacking/leaning pieces together. In a planted aquarium often times your hardscape gets covered. Additionally, you can hide bits of unattractive hardscape with your planting. Just a few thoughts to consider.

If it were me, I'd like to see the longer piece leaned against the other one to have one big focal point just to see what it looked like or add all three and have the long piece leaning against the rock after turning it on the rock on its side. That rock has a bit more character than your everyday rock. I'd be afraid it would overpower the wood in that configuration.

Just my $0.02. Pick what you like best!
 

axelrod12

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I always use wood in my scapes, I wouldn't have a problem with the rock overshadowing a touch this time. Everything is likely to end up with ferns, anubias, or moss attached to it anyways.

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EdaxFlamma

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Again, one person's opinion, I like the left hand orientation, I'd place it just a bit further back and to the left. I would then lay the long piece down as you have it in front of the stone maybe with the U shaped portion around the stone and plant the wood on either side framing the stone.

You've got some good pieces there. I leave it in your capable hands!
 

authmal

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I always use wood in my scapes, I wouldn't have a problem with the rock overshadowing a touch this time. Everything is likely to end up with ferns, anubias, or moss attached to it anyways.

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Looks like Josh and I agree. I'm kinda surprised, since aesthetics are so subjective.
 
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